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Program Contact:

David Pedersen, RA, AIA, Instructional Coordinator

Architectural Engineering Technology (AET) and Engineering Technology/CAD Option (CAO)

dpederse@dtcc.edu
302-856-5400 ext. 2430

Architectural Engineering Technology
Welcome to the Architectural Engineering Technology (AET) program. This well respected program will provide you with a working knowledge of architectural design as well as how to develop and present architectural design and construction documents using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software. This program covers the standards and codes for residential and light commercial design, cost estimating, project planning, contract and specification writing, surveying, and design considerations for construction materials and building services. Also covered is the latest in sustainable design practices, including Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). You will work with design professionals on community design projects for the College and local non-profits and learn the latest techniques and technologies used in today's architectural design environment.

You will also take support courses in computers, mathematics, statics and strength of materials, physics, technical writing, and social sciences to provide you with a broad academic background for further studies and/or career advancement. Transfer opportunities are available to other university programs in both architectural engineering technology and accredited architectural design programs leading to licensure as a registered architect.

Here are some examples of AET Community Service work. Click on each photo to view the presentation of each project. (PDF)
Proposed Williams House Conferance Center
 Proposed On-Site Training Center
Dagsboro Volunter FD Proposed New Building
 Brick Hotel Renovation
Fort Miles Battery 519
 Proposed DTCC Building
Potential jobs include: architectural design technician, cost estimator, technical sales representative, CAD operator and project manager with average starting salaries from $25,000 to $32,000.